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Another dog that shows up at rescue a fair bit is the tenterfield terrier which I think is a variation on fox terrier, similar in look to the Manchester terrier. You'd really want to take the neighbour's dogs to meet any terrier, but especially these, as not all of them are friendly with other dogs.

And whatever you do, do not get a dog via the internet classifieds or pet shops. That would be kin to supporting puppy mills which are like battery farms for dogs. And we don't like to encourage back yard breeders either - tho each one of those would need to be assessed on their own merits, accidents do happen to some people who have to learn the hard way how to prevent them. Dogs are pretty amazing jail breakers for a bitch on heat.

I think a good small dog that is "manly" is a Minature Pinscher.
As long as you exercise your dog and provide suitable entertainment your dog should cope well in an apartment. Good luck bringing a pup home

Maybe try this website? Top 10 Dogs for Apartment Living - Ten dog breeds that do well in apartments
Has some breeds on there that would suitable living in an apartment and might have some that you're interested in. Bichon Frise's are a good option for those who have an apartment, as they are usually happy to just follow you around and don't require as much exercise, they usually get along with other dogs quite well. But I'm afraid they aren't exactly very 'manly' looking.